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Franke & The Knockouts
Band, 1980-1986 US, New Jersey
Rock and Pop
Franke and the Knockouts was a short-lived band, formed in New Jersey, USA and fronted by singer/songwriter Franke Previte.Franke and the Knockouts were signed by Millennium Records in 1981 and had three U.S. Top 40 singles and two Top 50 albums. The group's biggest hit, "Sweetheart," was written by Previte along with Knockouts guitarist Billy Elworthy, peaking at #10 in the U.S. in June of 1981. They also wrote and released the original versions of Eric Carmen's 1987 hit single "Hungry Eyes" as well as the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," (both of which were featured in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing), and it would also earn Previte an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Members
 | Leigh Foxx b, eb US |
 | Tico Torres dr, perc *1953 US |
 | Franke Previte voc US |
 | Blake Levinsohn p, org, key US |
 | Billy Elworthy g |
 | Claude LeHenaff dr US |
 | Bobby Messano voc, g US |
 | Tommy Ayers syn, p, org |
Popular Tracks 
Sweetheart on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts Without You (Not Another Lonely Night) on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts You're My Girl on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts Running into the Night on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts Come Rain or Shine on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts Never Had It Better on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts She's a Runner on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts Faded in the Night on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts Outrageous on The Complete Collection by Franke & The Knockouts Tonight on The Complete Collection by Franke & The KnockoutsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Collection | Franke & The Knockouts | 2018 | Compil. |
| The Best Of /Sweetheart- Anniversary Edition | Franke & The Knockouts | 2011 | Compil. |
| The Sweetheart Collection | Franke & The Knockouts | 1999 | Compil. |
| Makin' The Point | Franke & The Knockouts | 1984 | Album |
| You Don't Want Me (Like I Want You) | Franke & The Knockouts | 1984 | Single |
| Outrageous | Franke & The Knockouts | 1984 | Single |
| Below The Belt | Franke & The Knockouts | 1982 | Album |
| Without You (Not Another Lonely Night) / Shakedown | Franke & The Knockouts | 1982 | Single |
| Morning Sun (Dream On) | Franke & The Knockouts | 1982 | Single |
| Franke & The Knockouts | Franke & The Knockouts | 1981 | Album |
| RCA Special Radio Volume X | Franke & The Knockouts | 1981 | Album |
| Special Limited Edition AOR Sampler | Franke & The Knockouts | 1981 | Album |
| You're My Girl / Tell Me Why | Franke & The Knockouts | 1981 | Single |
| Sweetheart | Franke & The Knockouts | 1981 | Single |
| Sweetheart / Without You (Not Another Lonely Night) | Franke & The Knockouts | Single |
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